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Uma Thurman recently shared how her initial nerves about working with renowned director Paul Schrader were unexpectedly calmed by learning about his surprising love for Taylor Swift. Speaking during a Q&A session at the premiere of Oh, Canada at the New York Film Festival, Thurman admitted, “I mean, Paul Schrader!” expressing her excitement and admiration for the legendary filmmaker. According to People.
Thurman confessed she was nervous going into the project, noting Schrader’s reputation as a “macho filmmaker” behind some of cinema’s most iconic films. “I’m a really big fan of Paul Schrader. So to get to contribute, to lend myself to his piece, and get to see him working was a real, real privilege,” she shared enthusiastically.
However, on her way to meet Schrader for the first time, a surprising revelation helped ease her anxiety. “As I was on my way to the meeting, a person driving me was Googling and she’s like, ‘Oh my God, he’s a huge Taylor Swift fan.’ I was like, ‘What?’” Thurman recalled. After reading Schrader’s defense of Swift online, she found herself feeling more at ease, adding, “I was like, ‘Oh, I’m fine.'”
Reflecting on the experience of working with Schrader, Thurman praised him not just for his talent, but also for his approachable nature. “I think the cast and crew were all there for Paul and learned so much, just watching him as a master. So centered and I would say a big softie,” she said, offering a glimpse into the human side of the legendary director. Report from Daily Mail.
She also marveled at Schrader’s precision and expertise on set, describing the experience as breathtaking. “The movie was shot in a very precise, quick way. There was not a lot of time. And to see a sort of master of cinema who is going to have to go in and get precisely exactly what he wants and needs… and has the entire vernacular language of cinema at his fingertips was just breathtaking,” Thurman added.
Oh, Canada is a drama based on the novel Foregone by the late Russell Banks, with a star-studded cast that includes Jacob Elordi, Victoria Hill, Richard Gere, and Michael Imperioli, alongside Uma Thurman. The film was a highlight of the New York Film Festival, where Thurman’s admiration for Schrader and his work was clearly on display.
